Beautiful knife. What is the theory behind the heavily textured blade coatings? I see them on Esees and other heavy-use knives as well. I would think the extra drag would not be helpful.
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earlthegoat2
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That Smock has nice lines. I’ll be on the lookout for one of those at a bottom feeder price this season.
Also, I have been a fan of the Kershaw Blur type knives since they first came out.
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I think it's more to keep the blade from rusting. As soon as they see any use, it starts to come off.
I wish the factories would add it if the customer asked for it. A lot of people remove the finish and just keep the blade oiled.
Earlthegoat2,
Been wanting a Smock for some time, even the basic one like mine runs about 2 bills.
Seems like most Spyderco knives like it start about that price. The next Spydie I want is a mule team. Guess I want to add my touch to one
I think it's more to keep the blade from rusting. As soon as they see any use, it starts to come off.
I wish the factories would add it if the customer asked for it. A lot of people remove the finish and just keep the blade oiled.
Earlthegoat2,
Been wanting a Smock for some time, even the basic one like mine runs about 2 bills.
Seems like most Spyderco knives like it start about that price. The next Spydie I want is a mule team. Guess I want to add my touch to one
Yep, although I've had Powder Coated Beckers maintain the coating through hard use. There are tutorials for removing it, forcing a patina on the blades, and caring for them.
I understand the protection aspect of the coating. I just wondered why the maker would use something so chunky and rough rather than a nice smooth coat of, say, DLC or perhaps even a nitride finish.
Mule Team?
Which steel?
It is handy that many knife companies are printing the steel on the blade. It will be interesting to see how Bohler's M398 and Crucible's Magnacut compare.
It is difficult to compare steel performance if the edge angles and initial sharpness aren't the same since steel, heat treat, edge geometry, and sharpness go into performance. I'm not dedicated enough to make all those line up for two different steels, but I tip my hat to those that do.
Youtube comparisons will happen. Looks like another Project Farm episode is in order. 
They always do (well, probably not with a Spyderco Mule Team because they're rare), but rarely done well enough to have any value for a conclusion.
So... I was set on ordering that dagger from Flat Rock Forge. And what usually happens, happened!
A knife (bayonet) that I've been wanting for years popped up and threw me a curve that I couldn't pass up.
Now my knife buying funds have hit net zero for awhile.
Not my pic, I will post more when it's in my hands. Becker (BK&T) CAM1 bayonet, new in the box!
A knife (bayonet) that I've been wanting for years popped up and threw me a curve that I couldn't pass up.
Now my knife buying funds have hit net zero for awhile.
Not my pic, I will post more when it's in my hands. Becker (BK&T) CAM1 bayonet, new in the box!
Becker bayonet?
Sorry to disappoint, but that was a Bob Terzuola collaboration with Camillus.
The boxes at the time have Camillus and BK&T on them, but not exclusively for Beckers
https://onekindcollectable.com/en/o...illus_cam1a1_bayonet_scabbard_wire_cutter.htm
The boxes at the time have Camillus and BK&T on them, but not exclusively for Beckers
https://onekindcollectable.com/en/o...illus_cam1a1_bayonet_scabbard_wire_cutter.htm
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Kevin at One Stop Knife Shop has a couple of these NOS if you want them. They are complete. I recommend hopping on the opportunity before they're gone now that they've been discussed here and in the Becker group.
Because things have been weird lately... I picked up another knife then heard back from Flat Rock.
Now that I picked this up to go with the original version.
I'll be looking to pick up a knife from Flat Rock. If the wife doesn't stab with one of the others first.
Now that I picked this up to go with the original version.
I'll be looking to pick up a knife from Flat Rock. If the wife doesn't stab with one of the others first.
